OTC antifungal treatments including clotrimazole cream/pessary or oral fluconazole for vaginal thrush.

Vaginal or oral probiotics containing Lactobacillus species to restore normal vaginal flora and prevent thrush recurrence.

Reducing dietary sugar and refined carbohydrates which may promote Candida overgrowth in susceptible individuals.

Boric acid vaginal suppositories for recurrent or resistant vaginal thrush particularly non-albicans Candida species.

Wearing cotton underwear and avoiding tight synthetic clothing to reduce moisture and heat that promote Candida growth.

Taking probiotics during and after antibiotic courses to prevent antibiotic-associated thrush.

Avoiding scented soaps, bubble baths, douches and feminine hygiene sprays that disrupt vaginal flora.

Topical coconut oil applied externally for symptomatic relief of vulval itching and irritation from thrush.

Plain unsweetened yoghurt containing live Lactobacillus cultures taken orally or applied topically for thrush relief.

Optimising blood glucose control in diabetes as poorly controlled diabetes significantly increases thrush risk.